PSYCH 1X03 Lecture Notes - Language Acquisition Device, Prototype Theory, Blood Sugar
10 Nov 2013
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Challenges when studying groups of ppl (babies, children, special needs children). Mind = black box (should not be looked into) Visible behavior = only valid measure of psychology. Role of environment = strong influence on behavior. Models = abstract representation of how mind function: they simplify complex processes. Branches / extensions: cognitive and behavioral neuroscience. Neuroimaging tools = used to examine brain (mri- structure focused, functional mri change in chemistry focused. ) Looks @ influence of environmental / genetic factors on behaviors. Looks @ factors that influence the behavior of individual & group. Theory: not specific (ex: energy drinks improve memory) Hypothesis: specific what your trying to find out (students who take energy drinks should show improved test performances) Revise theories: include new info into understanding apply to world. Reliability: same output with same input (step on scale many times in a day input = produces # output not cupcakes)
